Washington, April 8 (IANS) The United States has “devastated” Iran’s military capabilities and forced it to accept a ceasefire under overwhelming pressure, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, describing the outcome of Operation ‘Epic Fury’ as a “historic and overwhelming victory on the battlefield.” “Iran begged for this ceasefire… a big day for world peace,” Hegseth said, adding that the campaign had “decimated Iran’s military and rendered it combat ineffective fo…
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Washington, April 1 (IANS) Iran has developed missiles capable of reaching deep into Europe, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as he defended the ongoing US military action against Tehran and warned of the broader global threat posed by its weapons programme. In an interview to Fox News, Rubio said recent launches by Iran demonstrated capabilities that had previously been denied by its leadership. “Those things… could reach well into Europe,” he said, adding that Iran had already tes…
Washington, March 31 (IANS) The United States is intensifying strikes on Iran while pursuing a deal to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, the White House said Monday, describing a dual-track approach of military pressure and diplomacy. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ongoing operation was “moving ahead successfully and according to plan”, with more than “11,000 enemy targets” struck so far.She said the campaign had sharply degraded Iran’s military capabilities. Ballistic…
Washington, March 31 (IANS) The Trump administration on Monday signalled that Arab nations could be asked to help bear the financial burden of the ongoing military campaign against Iran, even as US forces continue large-scale operations in the region. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the idea of Gulf partners contributing to war costs was under consideration, echoing past arrangements during earlier US-led conflicts in the Middle East.“I think it’s something the President would be q…
Washington, March 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump urged US allies and major global economies to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, while firmly rejecting calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict.“We don’t use the Strait, the United States, we don’t need it…Europe needs it, Korea, Japan, China, a lot of other people, so they’ll have to get involved,” Trump told reporters, framing the vital oil route as a shared international burden.The president said reo…
Washington, March 6 (IANS) The United States signalled that its military campaign against Iran will expand in the coming phase of Operation Epic Fury, with American and Israeli forces preparing to intensify strikes aimed at dismantling Tehran’s military and missile infrastructure.Speaking at US Central Command headquarters in Tampa, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the operation had already inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military capabilities.He praised CENTCOM commander Admiral B…
Washington, March 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran has triggered a sharp political confrontation in Washington, with Democrats calling it an unjustified war while Republicans say the action was needed to neutralise Iranian missile threats.Democratic leaders accused the administration of launching the United States into a widening Middle East conflict without a clear strategy or authorisation from Congress.Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer told reporters …
Washington, March 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks at the White House, focusing on the conflict with Iran, transatlantic trade issues, and the war in Ukraine, as the two leaders stressed close coordination during what Merz described as “challenging times.”Welcoming the German leader to the Oval Office, Trump said the two countries shared a strong relationship and would discuss both security and economic issues. The meeting is significant beca…